Frankie Cartoscelli
@fcartoscelli3.bsky.social
Covering the Sacramento Kings for Sactown Sports 1140 ✍️
The Beam looks wiiiild tonight ☁️
November 25, 2025 at 7:05 AM
The Beam looks wiiiild tonight ☁️
The Kings trailed 99-89 with 2:51 to go.
They won the game.
Really impressive fight from Sacramento, and a true "welcome back" performance from Keegan Murray (26 PTS, 15 REB).
The Kings have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
They won the game.
Really impressive fight from Sacramento, and a true "welcome back" performance from Keegan Murray (26 PTS, 15 REB).
The Kings have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 AM
The Kings trailed 99-89 with 2:51 to go.
They won the game.
Really impressive fight from Sacramento, and a true "welcome back" performance from Keegan Murray (26 PTS, 15 REB).
The Kings have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
They won the game.
Really impressive fight from Sacramento, and a true "welcome back" performance from Keegan Murray (26 PTS, 15 REB).
The Kings have won back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Keegan Murray has his first double-double of the season.
19 PTS | 10 REB | 8/16 FG | 2/4 3PT | 1 BLK | 33 MIN
19 PTS | 10 REB | 8/16 FG | 2/4 3PT | 1 BLK | 33 MIN
November 25, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Keegan Murray has his first double-double of the season.
19 PTS | 10 REB | 8/16 FG | 2/4 3PT | 1 BLK | 33 MIN
19 PTS | 10 REB | 8/16 FG | 2/4 3PT | 1 BLK | 33 MIN
Three-point shooting (volume, not necessarily percentages) is the difference in this Kings vs. T-Wolves game thus far.
Sacramento: 4/11 (36%)
Minnesota: 10/26 (38%)
The T-Wolves have nearly as many made triples as the Kings have attempts.
Sacramento: 4/11 (36%)
Minnesota: 10/26 (38%)
The T-Wolves have nearly as many made triples as the Kings have attempts.
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Three-point shooting (volume, not necessarily percentages) is the difference in this Kings vs. T-Wolves game thus far.
Sacramento: 4/11 (36%)
Minnesota: 10/26 (38%)
The T-Wolves have nearly as many made triples as the Kings have attempts.
Sacramento: 4/11 (36%)
Minnesota: 10/26 (38%)
The T-Wolves have nearly as many made triples as the Kings have attempts.
Definitely need to see more Nique Clifford minutes.
4 rebounds over six minutes. Doesn't give up on a play.
If/when this logjam clears up for Sacramento, he should be getting 25+ minutes a game, IMO.
4 rebounds over six minutes. Doesn't give up on a play.
If/when this logjam clears up for Sacramento, he should be getting 25+ minutes a game, IMO.
November 25, 2025 at 3:59 AM
Definitely need to see more Nique Clifford minutes.
4 rebounds over six minutes. Doesn't give up on a play.
If/when this logjam clears up for Sacramento, he should be getting 25+ minutes a game, IMO.
4 rebounds over six minutes. Doesn't give up on a play.
If/when this logjam clears up for Sacramento, he should be getting 25+ minutes a game, IMO.
Dennis Schroder has really seemed to have turned a corner in a reserve role. Entered tonight averaging 16-4-5 on 40% 3PT over five bench appearances.
Tonight: 4 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 0 TO in the 1Q.
Tonight: 4 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 0 TO in the 1Q.
November 25, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Dennis Schroder has really seemed to have turned a corner in a reserve role. Entered tonight averaging 16-4-5 on 40% 3PT over five bench appearances.
Tonight: 4 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 0 TO in the 1Q.
Tonight: 4 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST, 0 TO in the 1Q.
Keegan Murray goes coast to coast for the and-one. This is what the Kings (and Kings fans?) want to see.
November 25, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Keegan Murray goes coast to coast for the and-one. This is what the Kings (and Kings fans?) want to see.
The 8-game losing streak is over. Can Sacramento win consecutive games for the first time this season?
The Kings played competitive basketball on Saturday in Denver. Let’s see if they can do it again.
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 7 PM PT.
The Kings played competitive basketball on Saturday in Denver. Let’s see if they can do it again.
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 7 PM PT.
November 25, 2025 at 12:29 AM
The 8-game losing streak is over. Can Sacramento win consecutive games for the first time this season?
The Kings played competitive basketball on Saturday in Denver. Let’s see if they can do it again.
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 7 PM PT.
The Kings played competitive basketball on Saturday in Denver. Let’s see if they can do it again.
Kings vs. T-Wolves. 7 PM PT.
With a loss vs. Memphis tonight, the Sacramento Kings would match their worst 16-game start to a season in franchise history (3-13).
1958-59: 3-13
1959-60: 3-13
1984-85: 3-13
1988-89: 3-13
1990-91: 3-13
None of those teams won more than 31 games.
1958-59: 3-13
1959-60: 3-13
1984-85: 3-13
1988-89: 3-13
1990-91: 3-13
None of those teams won more than 31 games.
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
With a loss vs. Memphis tonight, the Sacramento Kings would match their worst 16-game start to a season in franchise history (3-13).
1958-59: 3-13
1959-60: 3-13
1984-85: 3-13
1988-89: 3-13
1990-91: 3-13
None of those teams won more than 31 games.
1958-59: 3-13
1959-60: 3-13
1984-85: 3-13
1988-89: 3-13
1990-91: 3-13
None of those teams won more than 31 games.
The Sacramento Kings are 3-10.
Dates of the Kings' 10th loss over the years:
2024-25: November 25th (8-10)
2023-24: December 20th (16-10)
2022-23: December 7th (13-10)
2021-22: November 19th (6-10)
Sacramento is on pace to finish 19-63.
Dates of the Kings' 10th loss over the years:
2024-25: November 25th (8-10)
2023-24: December 20th (16-10)
2022-23: December 7th (13-10)
2021-22: November 19th (6-10)
Sacramento is on pace to finish 19-63.
November 15, 2025 at 3:37 AM
The Sacramento Kings are 3-10.
Dates of the Kings' 10th loss over the years:
2024-25: November 25th (8-10)
2023-24: December 20th (16-10)
2022-23: December 7th (13-10)
2021-22: November 19th (6-10)
Sacramento is on pace to finish 19-63.
Dates of the Kings' 10th loss over the years:
2024-25: November 25th (8-10)
2023-24: December 20th (16-10)
2022-23: December 7th (13-10)
2021-22: November 19th (6-10)
Sacramento is on pace to finish 19-63.
Doug Christie says he wishes he could have put on a jersey tonight. Said at the very least, he would have used all six fouls.
"At 55, I could have done better than that."
"At 55, I could have done better than that."
November 13, 2025 at 5:35 AM
Doug Christie says he wishes he could have put on a jersey tonight. Said at the very least, he would have used all six fouls.
"At 55, I could have done better than that."
"At 55, I could have done better than that."
"Shameful compete level. That's it... We're going to find people who want to compete, period." - Doug Christie on the Kings' 33-point loss to Atlanta
November 13, 2025 at 5:25 AM
"Shameful compete level. That's it... We're going to find people who want to compete, period." - Doug Christie on the Kings' 33-point loss to Atlanta
Sacramento's margin of defeat during this four-game losing streak has been... something.
-33
-14
-27
-31
The Kings are now 3-9 on the year, tied for 14th in the West.
-33
-14
-27
-31
The Kings are now 3-9 on the year, tied for 14th in the West.
November 13, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Sacramento's margin of defeat during this four-game losing streak has been... something.
-33
-14
-27
-31
The Kings are now 3-9 on the year, tied for 14th in the West.
-33
-14
-27
-31
The Kings are now 3-9 on the year, tied for 14th in the West.
Kings down 33 and on the verge of falling to 14th in the West.
November 13, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Kings down 33 and on the verge of falling to 14th in the West.
Doug Christie just subbed in a young lineup as the Kings trail by 26 with 9 minutes to go in the third quarter.
Devin Carter
Keon Ellis
Nique Clifford
Daeqwon Plowden
Maxime Raynaud
All five starters were taken out during the timeout.
Devin Carter
Keon Ellis
Nique Clifford
Daeqwon Plowden
Maxime Raynaud
All five starters were taken out during the timeout.
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Doug Christie just subbed in a young lineup as the Kings trail by 26 with 9 minutes to go in the third quarter.
Devin Carter
Keon Ellis
Nique Clifford
Daeqwon Plowden
Maxime Raynaud
All five starters were taken out during the timeout.
Devin Carter
Keon Ellis
Nique Clifford
Daeqwon Plowden
Maxime Raynaud
All five starters were taken out during the timeout.
Sacramento during the 1st half:
39% FG
28% 3PT
11 AST
12 TO
Down 20. The nightmare continues.
39% FG
28% 3PT
11 AST
12 TO
Down 20. The nightmare continues.
November 13, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Sacramento during the 1st half:
39% FG
28% 3PT
11 AST
12 TO
Down 20. The nightmare continues.
39% FG
28% 3PT
11 AST
12 TO
Down 20. The nightmare continues.
Make that 11 first-half turnovers for the Kings, with Atlanta scoring 14 points off those mishaps.
Sacramento is facing its largest deficit (16 points) with 4:27 to go in the first half.
Sacramento is facing its largest deficit (16 points) with 4:27 to go in the first half.
November 13, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Make that 11 first-half turnovers for the Kings, with Atlanta scoring 14 points off those mishaps.
Sacramento is facing its largest deficit (16 points) with 4:27 to go in the first half.
Sacramento is facing its largest deficit (16 points) with 4:27 to go in the first half.
Dennis Schroder over the past three games entering tonight: 8 PTS | 2/19 FG | 74 MIN
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Dennis Schroder over the past three games entering tonight: 8 PTS | 2/19 FG | 74 MIN
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
Dennis Schroder over the past three games entering tonight: 8 PTS | 2/19 FG | 74 MIN
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
November 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Dennis Schroder over the past three games entering tonight: 8 PTS | 2/19 FG | 74 MIN
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
Dennis Schroder in the 1Q tonight: 8 PTS | 3/4 FG | 9 MIN
Schroder also has 2 assists and has taken a charge. Really solid start after a brutal stretch.
It's early, but Domantas Sabonis is shooting just 3/17 (17%) from 3PT range this year.
Last season, Sabonis converted a career-best 41% of his attempts from deep.
Last season, Sabonis converted a career-best 41% of his attempts from deep.
November 13, 2025 at 3:14 AM
It's early, but Domantas Sabonis is shooting just 3/17 (17%) from 3PT range this year.
Last season, Sabonis converted a career-best 41% of his attempts from deep.
Last season, Sabonis converted a career-best 41% of his attempts from deep.
Less than 24 hours removed from last night’s 8pm tip-off, here we are again. Hey, a new court though!
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
November 13, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Less than 24 hours removed from last night’s 8pm tip-off, here we are again. Hey, a new court though!
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
Can Sacramento avoid falling to 3-9?
Will Doug Christie change up his rotations?
Kings vs. Hawks. 7 PM.
The Sacramento Kings are 3-8, which ties the 2017-18 Kings for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
Bad. Just bad. Not much more to add.
Bad. Just bad. Not much more to add.
November 12, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The Sacramento Kings are 3-8, which ties the 2017-18 Kings for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
Bad. Just bad. Not much more to add.
Bad. Just bad. Not much more to add.
The Sacramento Kings' record through 11 games over the years:
2024-25: 6-5
2023-24: 7-4
2022-23: 5-6
2021-22: 5-6
2020-21: 5-6
2019-20: 4-7
2018-19: 6-5
A loss tonight would drop the Kings to 3-8, matching the 2017-18 team for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
2024-25: 6-5
2023-24: 7-4
2022-23: 5-6
2021-22: 5-6
2020-21: 5-6
2019-20: 4-7
2018-19: 6-5
A loss tonight would drop the Kings to 3-8, matching the 2017-18 team for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
November 11, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The Sacramento Kings' record through 11 games over the years:
2024-25: 6-5
2023-24: 7-4
2022-23: 5-6
2021-22: 5-6
2020-21: 5-6
2019-20: 4-7
2018-19: 6-5
A loss tonight would drop the Kings to 3-8, matching the 2017-18 team for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
2024-25: 6-5
2023-24: 7-4
2022-23: 5-6
2021-22: 5-6
2020-21: 5-6
2019-20: 4-7
2018-19: 6-5
A loss tonight would drop the Kings to 3-8, matching the 2017-18 team for the worst 11-game start in over 35 years.
It’s undeniable that the Kings have talent. It just isn’t the right mix or collection of talent.
And because of it, players like Keon Ellis–as well as the Sacramento fanbase–are having to deal with the consequences.
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And because of it, players like Keon Ellis–as well as the Sacramento fanbase–are having to deal with the consequences.
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WATCH: Sacramento Kings fans chant for guard Keon Ellis
Sacramento Kings fans sounded off on Sunday night for guard Keon Ellis, who has fallen out of the Beam Team's rotation to begin the season.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
It’s undeniable that the Kings have talent. It just isn’t the right mix or collection of talent.
And because of it, players like Keon Ellis–as well as the Sacramento fanbase–are having to deal with the consequences.
sactownsports.com/59864/sacram...
And because of it, players like Keon Ellis–as well as the Sacramento fanbase–are having to deal with the consequences.
sactownsports.com/59864/sacram...
The Sacramento Kings drop their second-straight game by 27+ points.
Sacramento (3-7) is off to its worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18.
They finished that season with a record of 27-55.
Sacramento (3-7) is off to its worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18.
They finished that season with a record of 27-55.
November 10, 2025 at 4:23 AM
The Sacramento Kings drop their second-straight game by 27+ points.
Sacramento (3-7) is off to its worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18.
They finished that season with a record of 27-55.
Sacramento (3-7) is off to its worst 10-game start to a season since 2017-18.
They finished that season with a record of 27-55.